About SolarCloud
SolarCloud makes solar ownership possible for everyone, including renters, apartments and homes with the wrong roof. You own real SolarCloud solar, hosted and maintained for you, and the cash value of the solar it generates is credited to any Australian energy account every quarter.
What we believe
Solar should not be limited to people who happen to own the right roof. We built SolarCloud so anyone can own solar and help bring their energy bills down.
A regulated way to own solar
SolarCloud is an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)-regulated managed investment scheme. Your money sits in a regulated scheme, not our bank account.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)-regulated investment product - ARSN 612 098 110 - AFSL via LLA Equities.
How it works, in short
You own solar from $139 one-off, then we host and maintain it, the energy it generates is sold, and you are credited every quarter.
From one wrong-facing roof to a new way to own solar.
Determined to have solar, John explored hosting his solar on a neighbour's barn roof to transfer the electricity to his meter.
John Kennedy (CEO) wanted solar for his Sydney home but most of his roof faced the wrong way and a large tree shaded the rest. Determined to save money and be green, he explored hosting solar on a neighbour's barn. He had also been exploring the 'sharing economy' to reduce waste through better asset use - and the idea of cloud-based solar was born. Legal exploration began to ensure safety and security for all. Test-marketed on Facebook: within days over 4,800 people registered worldwide.
Energy licence acquired; Product Disclosure Statement (see /pds) written; the LLA Group (formerly Huntley Group), an Australian Financial Services Licence holder, appointed as trustee and manager of invested funds.
The first test site sold out instantly.
Test site performs better than expected; COVID lockdown; PDS amended to allow variable holdings of SolarCloud solar panels (ARSN 612 098 110).
Ready to launch; COVID lockdown again.
Launch.
The people behind SolarCloud.
A mix of regulated-finance, technology, legal and customer-experience specialists working to make solar ownership accessible.
Terry Cuthbertson
Incoming Chairman
Extensive corporate finance expertise advising businesses and government on mergers, acquisitions and financing. Former Partner of KPMG Corporate Finance and NSW Partner in Charge of M&A, coordinating government privatisations, mergers, divestitures and ASX public offerings. Previous directorships on ASX-listed My Net Fone, Montec International, Austpac Resources NL, South American Iron and Steel, and Sun BioMedical.
John Kennedy
CEO/Founder
A proven leader with international experience growing disruptive technology businesses; 20+ years in digital and online media and 17+ years in directorships and senior management.
Carrera-Rose Kennedy
Director
Completing a double degree at Macquarie University while assisting with administration and compliance in the family business; enjoys rugby and team environments.
Orlando Kennedy
Director
Keen to grow SolarCloud alongside his father and sister, with strong interest in operations and future international expansion and the global side of solar installations.
Victoria Thomas
Head of Customer Experience
As Head of Customer Experience, Victoria leads with a focus on exceptional client care, retention, and relationship-building. With experience in service training, content creation, and facilitation for international service companies, she is passionate about developing high-performing teams and delivering client experiences that build trust, resolve challenges, and support long-term satisfaction.
Jo Masters
Head of Operations
An inspirational leader who motivates teams to over-perform. Career spans hospitality (Financial Controller to Regional General Manager), enterprise software, and IT, with CEO, GM, VP and Senior VP roles including running a global software company in the USA; strong sales, operations, project management and P&L experience.
Joanna Sharma
Chief Marketing Officer
Joanna leads marketing strategy, brand and growth for SolarCloud across Australia and New Zealand. With over 20 years' experience across energy, sustainability, property, finance and ecommerce, she turns complex products into clear, conversion-ready propositions spanning brand, content, paid acquisition, partnerships, CRM and conversion.
Joe Adendorff
Advisor and Accounting Support
Chartered Accountant and Managing Director of an independent hotel group.
Martin Essam
CTO
A stalwart of the Australian IT consulting industry across four decades, with full-stack expertise and particular strength in middleware, integration and databases.
Paul Young
Investor Representative
A 39-year career across telecommunications, IT, real estate, fleet management and energy.
Linda Smith
Bookkeeper
Bachelor of Accounting with 15+ years of corporate finance experience as a finance manager across manufacturing, property development and financial services.
Alfonso Grillo
Legal Adviser to SolarCloud
Extensive commercial law experience across M&A, capital raisings, ASX listings, corporate structuring, governance and IP; Director of ASX-listed Nagambie Resources and adviser to several ASX-listed companies; recognised in Asia Pacific Legal 500 and Best Lawyers Australia.
Tony Petani
Legal Adviser to SolarCloud
Corporate and commercial lawyer specialising in M&A, corporate structuring, commercial law and IP, with particular work in ICT, media, health and finance and large-scale corporate financing.
Ready to own solar?
One-off purchase. Credited as cash to any Australian energy bill, every quarter. No subscription.